Part Time Project Construction Manager

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: VP of Engineering & Distribution
LOCATION: Central Facility
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Some flexibility on hours)

The Project Construction Manager is responsible for providing advanced, independent on-site oversight and coordination of capital improvement and infrastructure projects throughout the Northern Kentucky Water District. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with NKWD standards, project specifications, regulatory requirements, and approved plans. Serving as the District’s senior field representative, this position coordinates multiple concurrent construction projects, exercises independent professional judgement in resolving field issues, and supports Engineering leadership through risk identification, change coordination, and contractor performance monitoring to ensure successful project delivery with minimal service disruption to customers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Provide on-site project inspection management for Northern Kentucky Water District water treatment plant, pump station, and other vertical facility construction projects.
• Ensure all work complies with approved plans, specifications, and NKWD standards.
• Document daily field activities, progress photos, quantities, and any deviations from plans.
• Manage all aspects of vertical facility project inspection management from pre-construction meetings through project completion including adherence to project plans and specifications, negotiating change orders for approval utilizing the District’s delegation of authority guidelines and completing daily inspection reports, project documentation and other related activities.
• Conduct walkthroughs for substantial and final completion; assist with punch list documentation.
• Coordinate inspection activities across multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing field coverage based on project risk, schedule, and service impact.
• Serve as the District’s authorized on-site representative for interpretation of plans, specifications, and construction sequencing issues.

• Serve as the primary field contact between NKWD Engineering, Operations, and contractors.
• Report unsafe work practices or non-compliance immediately to project leadership.
• Coordinate with internal staff on planned shutdowns, coordination with other utilities, onsite traffic control, and internal and external customer notifications.
• Verify restoration, utility coordination, on site and external traffic maintenance, and site cleanup are performed to required standards.
• Assist in resolving field conflicts or unforeseen conditions and provide input on change requests.
• Exercise independent judgement to resolve routine issues and elevate complex or high-risk matters with recommended solutions.
• Review, document, and coordinate change order requests in accordance with District delegation of authority guidelines, providing recommendations to Engineering leadership.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and professionalism and communicate trends or concerns to support corrective action and future procurement decisions.

• Maintain accurate daily reports, redlines, and inspection logs for all assigned projects.
• Update as-built records and markups to support final drawing preparation.
• Track contractor progress and communicate issues or delays to the appropriate manager promptly.
• Prepare summary updates and project status reports highlighting risks, delays, compliance issues, and recommended actions for Engineering leadership.

• Interact professionally with property owners, residents, and businesses affected by construction.
• Communicate courteously about access, restoration, and temporary water service interruptions.
• Respond to public or contractor inquiries in the field and elevate concerns as appropriate.
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